Annually the Nepal Fulbright Commission makes 1-2 grants either to Nepali academics who wish to conduct post-doctoral research at U.S. universities or to senior Nepali artists who wish to conduct art-related projects in a U.S. university or cultural institution. The grants are usually for nine months of residence in the U.S.

The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program for Nepali Post-Doctoral Researchers and Senior Artist competition announcement is generally made in August. The competition was opened in August of 2018.